Opinion
Opinion: Strike down pepper spray restrictions
In a time of increased break-ins, attacks and safety violations, students need better access to self-defense devices. New York state needs to reconsider its pepper spray laws.
Opinion: The red wave did hit New York. Is this the new normal?
New York Republicans made immense gains during the midterm elections. But the results are far from the country’s status quo, where Democrats staved off a greater Republican takeover of congressional seats.
Off-Third: What to do when you’re stuck in the US for Thanksgiving
Not going home for the holiday? Here is a list of things to do in the city while you wait for your American friends to come back to campus.
Opinion: You should love 8 a.m. classes
Whether you willingly chose an 8 a.m. or got stuck with one, these classes are not as bad as you think.
Opinion: Islam didn’t start the Iranian protests
While there has been widespread support for Iranian women’s rights, the media has misinterpreted the true intentions of these protests.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
Since NYU has a language requirement, it should promote conversation clubs, which are some of the best ways to practice a new language.
Opinion: NYU needs more club sports
NYU has a club sport shortage. College students should be able to play sports without needing to be on the varsity team.
Opinion: You need to stop using toilet paper to clean your butt
Despite its prevalence in the United States and on NYU’s campus, toilet paper is one of the worst restroom hygiene options. It's time for NYU to offer toilet paper alternatives.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
Users await the fall of Twitter under Elon Musk. But students could be the solution.
Off-Third: CAS needs a name
CAS first-years have faced this dilemma for way too long. We need a name.
Opinion: The University of Kentucky incident indicates a much bigger racism problem.
A white student at the university attacked a Black student and called her the n-word almost 200 times. But the University of Kentucky isn’t the only place with this problem.
Opinion: NYU needs more quiet spaces for students
At prestigious universities, student mental health concerns abound. The university must provide students with more quiet spaces to combat this.
